Advancing technology has brought down the cost of 24 GHz radar system significantly bringing a whole range of new applications into reach. Historically radar was a pure military and industrial application due to high application costs. With the latest generation of NXP BiCMOS technology this has changed. A 24 GHz radar frontend can now be fully integrated into a single IC bringing the costs and power dissipation down to consumer levels. This opens up a whole range of applications which were previously not possible. This lecture will show the possibilities of radar in different applications such as presence detection and consumer drone collision avoidance. A live demonstration based on first test chips in combination with ARM processors will be given.

This hands-on workshop provides a detailed architecture description of Thread technology and wireless mesh networking. The main Thread concepts will be reviewed and analyzed thoroughly. The attendee will have a deep understanding of the main concepts and how these are mapped to the NXP software API. The session will close with hands-on training to enable the attendee to understand software usage and configuration, low-power features and security concepts.

Hands-on training for ZigBee-3.0 with NXP lowest power Wireless MCU, using evaluation kit. Quickest and fastest way to develop a smart home product using ZigBee-3.0 such as sensors, monitoring device panels, router devices and Gateway solutions.

By adding NFC to a door lock, the same smartcard technology that protects some of the world’s most valuable objects can now be brought to everyday places like homes, apartment buildings, and hotels. An NFC-enabled smartphone can be used to configure the lock, so homeowners can grant temporary access to a specific person or group. This hands-on session demonstrates how the latest NFC controller solution with customizable firmware, the PN7462, can be used for access applications. For the demonstration the PN7462 development kit will be used together with the software example to develop a door access application.

This session will highlight the advantages of Bluetooth® smart mesh technology for the Internet of Things (IoT). It will focus on the ease of use and low cost of deployment of a mesh network in IoT applications, using an interactive smart mesh implementation on Kinetis KW41Z MCU as a demo vehicle, thus helping demonstrate how this device is an ideal solution for smart mesh customers.

The course will detail RFC 7668 (6LoBLE), Bluetooth® low energy 4.2 and the Internet protocol support profile that are used to transport IPv6 frames in an IoT environment. The demo will be based on the Kinetis KW41 MCU.

Designing solid state RF solutions to deliver controllable, high efficiency energy for consumer cooking appliances requires designers to carefully consider size, cost, and performance objectives. This session will cover NXP's approach to a scalable, modular platform for delivering controllable RF energy for integration into cooking appliances. Watch Video Presentation

Lecture on NFC commissioning and various use-cases NFC enables in Smart Home/IoT to save cost and enable convenience. NFC gives best of user experience for installing devices in Smart Home & Buildings and in-addition also useful for Diagnostic, de-commissioning, OTA upgrade and various other useful features.

There are many variables to consider when implementing and integrating solid state RF power into a cooking appliance. Cavity size and shape, RF feed type, power, thermals, and configuration all factor into design consideration. This session will cover key consideration and methods of simulating to achieve better system design. Watch Video Presentation

For the Internet of Things (IoT) in the home to become a reality, companies need an open ecosystem approach that addresses all aspects from the IPv6 based mesh networking protocol to the end user experience. This class will explain how Thread fits into the smart home landscape, the key benefits Thread provides and how to take your Thread product concept from an idea to a product in the market using building blocks provided by NXP and other resources in the Thread ecosystem. Watch Video Presentation

Solid state RF energy provides cooking appliance OEMs the opportunity to create differentiated cooking appliances. When combined with emerging food services, these appliances can enable greater levels of consumer convenience while delivering consistent cooking results. This session will cover the underlying basics of how solid state RF cooking is performed, its benefits, and how it can be combined in an IoT appliance to deliver even further differentiation. Watch Video Presentation

Companies and consumers alike are excited about the opportunities offered by the IoT and the Smart Home. Concerns on user-friendliness and security are however holding potential customers back: how can I install it? , what if my neighbor hacks into my network? NFC technology addresses these cost, ease of use and security concerns by offering short distance out-of-band pairing capabilities that reduce the complex commissioning system to a simple 'tap'. And with NXP's connected NFC tag technology, IoT nodes of all sizes do not even need to be powered. Watch Video Presentation

NFC pairing makes life in a multi-device world more convenient. Tap-to-pair has become a common habit when connecting an NFC-enabled smartphone conveniently to a wireless speaker. Bringing this experience to the next level, even a multi-speaker audio system can be set up with NFC. If all speakers are equipped with an NFC chip, you simply tap one speaker to another to establish the Bluetooth® connection. That's what we call a true wireless stereo system - and it works with any phone, no matter if it is NFC-enabled. Same use case can be shown with NFC headsets. The workshop will guide participants through the implementation of an NFC, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi pairing use case. All participants should bring an NFC Enabled Android Device running Android version (Kit Kat) 4.4x or higher. In addition please install "NFC TagWriter" and "NFC TagInfo" from the Google Play Store.

Embedded system developers often have the impression that adding wireless connectivity to a device is a “black art,” only suitable to be performed by hardware and software wizards. We'll provide an overview of the challenges to overcome when building connected devices. We'll show how GainSpan wizards have made adding wireless connectivity to NXP-based MCUs an easy task suitable for any muggle. We will showcase GainSpan’s easy-to-use Wi-Fi modules and features of the built-in networking stack and services that take the difficulty out of adding wireless connectivity to an embedded design using NXP MCUs by demoing wireless connectivity using the Kinetis SDK, i.MX Application processor platforms and LPCXpresso-based development board. Audience will leave the session with the knowledge and motivation to get started on integrating wireless connectivity into their next NXP-based embedded design.

In designing cooking appliances, there is ample consideration given to power required from a home's wired electrical system as well as the performance needed to maintain safety and operating temperatures. NXP's solid state RF cooking team has partnered with Wayv Technology to develop a portable food heating appliance using solid state RF energy. This session will cover the key challenges and approaches to delivering energy to heat food in a portable, on-the-go appliance. Watch Video Presentation

The Kinetis KE1x family is the next generation MCU solution in the Kinetis E series. Designed with more memory, enhanced features and new IPs, this family extends the NXP 5 V portfolio to cover higher performance applications and use cases. Together with the Kinetis KE0x family for entry level MCUs, the Kinetis E family becomes an ideal solution for markets needing 5 V, robustness, and more flash size, providing platform solutions for low-end to high-end applications. Join this session to learn how the strong EMC performance across the Kinetis E family makes it suitable for main control and HMI (touch) in home appliances, industrial, and other applications needed in harsh electrical noise environments. Watch Video Presentation

This session will provide an introduction to developing Made For iPod (MFi) accessories including audio, non-audio, CarPlay, AirPlay and HomeKit applications based on NXP microcontrollers (MCUs), microprocessors (MPUs), HomeKit Software Development Kit (SDK), MFi SDK, and software from NXP Professional Services.

Brillo is a lightweight OS based on Android for connected devices with a small footprint that is open, extensible and secure. Brillo extends the Android platform to all your connected devices so they are easy to set up and work seamlessly with each other and your smartphone. It comes with 'Weave' Googles communication API, which easily allows Brillo devices to communicate and exchange with each other or store data in the cloud. In this class we will introduce you to Brillo and how NXP has worked with Google to bring Brillo to the i.MX 6UltraLite processor and other platforms. Watch Video Presentation

Embedded Planet designed the new NXP LS1043 Gateway. Come learn the details of the hardware and software designed for this next generation residential Gateway.

This session will provide a detailed introduction to NXP's HomeKit Software Development Kit (SDK) architecture, APIs and code adaptors. Through hands-on examples, you will learn accessory profile configurations, how to integrate with accessory application software, and how to build and debug a demo accessory (Restricted to verified MFi licensees only).